Apple wants to make future iPhones waterproof, not just water resistant, as evidenced by a newly granted patent (number 11,205,548) for a waterproof button assembly. About the patent In the patent, Apple notes that buttons on devices such as iPhones…
Lees meerI’m a long time MMO gamer. Since I now primarily use a Mac, my gaming choices are limited. I can play in virtual machines on an Intel-based Mac, but with the introduction of M1 Macs, Intel virtualization of games is no longer an option on the M1s. T…
Lees meerApple has seen a “surge” in its smart speaker sales thanks to the HomePod mini, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The tech giant now has 10.2% of the smart speaker/smart display market as sales grow 92% year-over-year. The research …
Lees meerDespite Apple dominating other global markets with the iPhone brand, the company is trailing in Russia, but some regions continue to show high interest in the company’s products. Most consumers in the country are, however, showing a preference for A…
Lees meerApple has filed for a patent (number 20210390087) for “application suggestion features.” It suggests that future iPhones and iPads may point out installed apps that you never use. About the patent filing In the patent filing, Apple notes that, given…
Lees meerThis is my (mostly) weekly column in which I write about whatever’s on my mind — which may have nothing to do with Apple. Today’s column doesn’t, so feel free to skip it unless you just want to read 10 fun facts about Christmas. Christmas is my favo…
Lees meerApple has been implement more health features into the iPhone and, especially, the Apple Watch. Macs could also be getting more health features. Apple has filed for a patent (number 20210386363) for a “portable electronic device having an integrated…
Lees meerApple has debuted a short animated “Ted Lasso” film to celebrate the holiday season. Dubbed “The Missing Christmas Mustache,” it’s available at the Apple TV+ YouTube channel. Running 4:35 minutes, the stop-motion short film involves a search for th…
Lees meerThere’s a part of me that’s still dubious that Apple will take on full responsibility for making an Apple Car. I think it’s more likely that Apple will partner with a current auto manufacturer to produce an Apple-branded vehicle. Many other pundits …
Lees meerApple TV+ has revealed the premiere date and a first look at the thriller series “Suspicion,” which will make its worldwide debut on Friday, February 4, 2022. The eight-episode, heart-pounding drama, starring Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thu…
Lees meerApple TV+ has revealed the premiere date and a first look at the thriller series “Suspicion,” which will make its worldwide debut on Friday, February 4, 2022. The eight-episode, heart-pounding drama, starring Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thu…
Lees meerApple TV+ has revealed the premiere date and a first look at the thriller series “Suspicion,” which will make its worldwide debut on Friday, February 4, 2022. The eight-episode, heart-pounding drama, starring Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thu…
Lees meerOn a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they deserve mention. Here are today’s picks. macOS Feral Interactive’s Rhesus & Memnon DLC for A Tot…
Lees meerFuture iPhone MagSafe cases from Apple may be able to charge AirPods and AirPods Pro. The tech giant has been granted a patent (number 11,201,484) for an “accessory case with a power supply.” In the patent, Apple describes an accessory device — whic…
Lees meerApple TV+ TV shows and movies garnered Golden Globe Award nominations. The awards are accolades bestowed by the 87 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. They recognize “excellence in both American and international film and television.…
Lees meerApple TV+’s “CODA” has been nominated for four Critics Choice Awards. It’s nominated for Best Picture along with “Belfast,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog,” “tick, tick….Boom!,” an…
Lees meerIn the release notes for macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2, Apple notes that the ballyhooed Universal Control feature is delayed until spring of 2022. Here’s how Apple described the feature when it was announced at June’s Worldwide Developer Confe…
Lees meerApple has released macOS Monterey 12.1, which adds support for SharePlay, the Apple Music Voice Plan, the App Privacy Report, and more. Here’s how Apple described SharePlay when it was announced at June’s Worldwide Developer Conference: Users can no…
Lees meerApple has released iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2 According to Apple’’s release notes, the upgrades add Apple Music Voice Plan support, the App Privacy Report, and more. The Apple Music Voice Plan is a new subscription tier that provides access to music …
Lees meerI’ve been testing out Scosche’s ThudBuds over the weekend and found them to be a decent, if not great, alternative to Apple’s AirPods. The big advantage over Apple’s product is the price. The ThudBuds have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of…
Lees meerThis is my (mostly) weekly column in which I write about whatever’s on my mind — which may have nothing to do with Apple. Today’s column doesn’t, so feel free to skip it unless you just want to read 10 of my random thoughts from this week. ° Fortune…
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